No sign of Beyoncé’s baby – yet

Rumors of a birth in New York swamped the Internet over the last few days. And an appearance by the Houston-born superstar on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve special left a lot of fans on the edge of their seats — hoping that maybe, just maybe, the singer will unveil her baby to the world.

Not only was there no baby, the singer’s performance was a video from a London show months ago.

(Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z) were spotted having a quiet New Year’s Eve dinner at Buttermilk Channel in Brooklyn on Saturday, with the pop diva still showing off a considerable baby bump.

And Beyoncé-watcher web site MediaTakeout.com reported Sunday that as the singer spent time with family in Brooklyn, Jay-Z left on Saturday for a trip to a University of Kentucky basketball game, looking for new talent for the New Jersey Nets. The rap mogul is a part-owner of the team.

Let the baby watch continue.

Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP / Getty Images

Image 1of/52

Caption

Close

Image 1 of 52

Beyonce poses with her three Grammys for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance as well as for the more technical Best Surround Sound Album.

Beyonce poses with her three Grammys for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance as well as for the more technical Best Surround Sound Album.

Beyonce performs during the halftime of Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, Sunday, February 3, 2013. (Lionel Hahn/Abaca Press/MCT)

Beyonce performs during the halftime of Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, Sunday, February 3, 2013. (Lionel Hahn/Abaca Press/MCT)

Image 18 of 52

Houston recording artist, Beyonce, works with Rudy Rasmus, pastor of St. John's Downtown Church putting non-perishable food items in a box for the Houston Food Bank that will be given to those in need in the Houston area, before Beyonce's concert at the Toyota Center Saturday, July 14, 2007, in Houston. less

Houston recording artist, Beyonce, works with Rudy Rasmus, pastor of St. John's Downtown Church putting non-perishable food items in a box for the Houston Food Bank that will be given to those in need in the ... more

Image 19 of 52

Beyonce's five 2003 Grammy awards on display during program featuring her mother, Tina Knowles, at the University of Houston MD Anderson Library, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Houston. Tina Knowles was featured at the University of Houston's Friends of Women's Studies Living Archives program, which honors the achievements of local women. Beyonce's debut solo album Dangerously in Love in 2003, became one of the most successful albums of that year, earning her a then record-tying five Grammy Awards. less

Beyonce's five 2003 Grammy awards on display during program featuring her mother, Tina Knowles, at the University of Houston MD Anderson Library, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Houston. Tina Knowles was featured at ... more

Image 20 of 52

Beyonce Knowles, left, poses for photos with her mother, Tina Knowles, right, at the University of Houston MD Anderson Library, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Houston. Tina Knowles was featured at the University of Houston's Friends of Women's Studies Living Archives program, which honors the achievements of local women. (Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle) less

Beyonce Knowles, left, poses for photos with her mother, Tina Knowles, right, at the University of Houston MD Anderson Library, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Houston. Tina Knowles was featured at the University of ... more

Image 21 of 52

In this cover image released by People, singer Beyonce graces the cover of People magazine's special issue naming her the World's Most Beautiful Woman for 2012. The 30-year-old singer tops the magazine's annual list of the "World's Most Beautiful" in a special double issue. less

In this cover image released by People, singer Beyonce graces the cover of People magazine's special issue naming her the World's Most Beautiful Woman for 2012. The 30-year-old singer tops the magazine's ... more

Image 22 of 52

Beyoncé and Jay-Z enjoyed a concert by R&B singer The-Dream Sunday March 11, 2012 in New York.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z enjoyed a concert by R&B singer The-Dream Sunday March 11, 2012 in New York.

At an inauguration ball in 2009, Beyoncé serenaded the
president and first lady with Etta James' "At Last." (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

At an inauguration ball in 2009, Beyoncé serenaded the
president and first lady with Etta James' "At Last." (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Image 25 of 52

Beyoncé has been called gracious. And she proved it when, after winning her own award, she let Taylor Swift finish her acceptance speech after the country star was interrupted by Kanye West at the MTV VMAs in 2009. (Getty Images) less

Beyoncé has been called gracious. And she proved it when, after winning her own award, she let Taylor Swift finish her acceptance speech after the country star was interrupted by Kanye West at the MTV VMAs in ... more

Image 26 of 52

She's reportedly won more than a dozen Grammys in her career. (Getty Images)

She's reportedly won more than a dozen Grammys in her career. (Getty Images)

Image 27 of 52

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2007. (Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle)

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2007. (Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle)

Image 28 of 52

Her derrière is just as famous as she is (take that, Pippa Middleton). Shown in New York in November 2010. (Getty Images)

Her derrière is just as famous as she is (take that, Pippa Middleton). Shown in New York in November 2010. (Getty Images)

Image 29 of 52

Glamour in full effect. (Photo by Tony Duran.)

Glamour in full effect. (Photo by Tony Duran.)

Image 30 of 52

The final (so far) Destiny's Child album, released in 2004. (Handout photo)

The final (so far) Destiny's Child album, released in 2004. (Handout photo)

Image 31 of 52

Glastonbury, England, in 2011.

Glastonbury, England, in 2011.

Image 32 of 52

She expanded her empire with a fragrance collection. (Coty Inc.)

She expanded her empire with a fragrance collection. (Coty Inc.)

Image 33 of 52

Here, children embrace Beyoncé at a New York City Target event in June, two months before she announced her pregnancy. (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Here, children embrace Beyoncé at a New York City Target event in June, two months before she announced her pregnancy. (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Image 34 of 52

Image 35 of 52

Image 36 of 52

With sister Solange, a singer and DJ. (Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images)

With sister Solange, a singer and DJ. (Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images)

Image 37 of 52

The singer's alter ego, Sasha Fierce, takes over in this shot. (AP Photo/Music World Entertainment/Columbia Records)

The singer's alter ego, Sasha Fierce, takes over in this shot. (AP Photo/Music World Entertainment/Columbia Records)

Image 38 of 52

Image 39 of 52

Image 40 of 52

The entertainment world was all abuzz, and Twitter broke a record, when Beyoncé unveiled her pregnancy at the MTV Video Music Awards in August 2011.

The entertainment world was all abuzz, and Twitter broke a record, when Beyoncé unveiled her pregnancy at the MTV Video Music Awards in August 2011.

Image 41 of 52

Houston girl group Destiny's Child put Beyoncé on the map.

Houston girl group Destiny's Child put Beyoncé on the map.

Image 42 of 52

Image 43 of 52

She drew some Oscar buzz for her role in the 2006 movie "Dreamgirls." But co-star Jennifer Hudson got the trophy. (Paramount Pictures)

She drew some Oscar buzz for her role in the 2006 movie "Dreamgirls." But co-star Jennifer Hudson got the trophy. (Paramount Pictures)

Giving back and making a young fan's day with an autograph at the Houston Food Bank in February. (Johnny Hanson / For the Chronicle)

Giving back and making a young fan's day with an autograph at the Houston Food Bank in February. (Johnny Hanson / For the Chronicle)

Image 46 of 52

Beyoncé's parents Mathew and Tina Knowles, who divorced after news broke of Mathew Knowles' extramarital affair that produced a son. Shortly after that scandal, Beyoncé fired her father as her manager. (AP photo) less

Beyoncé's parents Mathew and Tina Knowles, who divorced after news broke of Mathew Knowles' extramarital affair that produced a son. Shortly after that scandal, Beyoncé fired her father as her manager. (AP ... more

Image 47 of 52

Her enviable beauty has graced the covers of countless magazines.

Her enviable beauty has graced the covers of countless magazines.

Image 48 of 52

Beyoncé shows off fashionable girl power while performing in England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Beyoncé shows off fashionable girl power while performing in England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Image 49 of 52

The singer doesn't seem happy that fans chanting her name try to steal the show at a UH event honoring her mother, fashion designer Tina Knowles, in 2011. (Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle )

The singer doesn't seem happy that fans chanting her name try to steal the show at a UH event honoring her mother, fashion designer Tina Knowles, in 2011. (Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle )

Image 50 of 52

Early in their relationship, Beyoncé and rap mogul Jay-Z raised eyebrows. The couple married in 2008, in secret of course. (Getty Images)

Early in their relationship, Beyoncé and rap mogul Jay-Z raised eyebrows. The couple married in 2008, in secret of course. (Getty Images)

Image 51 of 52

Baby-bump style at a screening of her "Live at Roseland: The Elements of 4" DVD, which chronicled her latest tour at the time. (Getty Images)

Baby-bump style at a screening of her "Live at Roseland: The Elements of 4" DVD, which chronicled her latest tour at the time. (Getty Images)